Times-Picayune Mock NFL draft 3.5

The blockbuster trade between the Denver Broncos and Chicago Bears sent shock waves through the NFL today and could impact the way the first round of the draft plays out April 25.

The Associated PressEven with today's trades, we've still got Matthew Stafford as the top pick in the NFL draft by the Detroit Lions.

The Broncos now own the 12th and 18th picks overall, the latter previously owned by the Bears.

The Bears also surrendered quarterback Kyle Orton, a third-round pick this year and a first-round pick in 2010. The Broncos threw in a fifth-round pick this year.

From the Saints' perspective, the Broncos are still eyeing defensive help at No. 12 and that won't change. But the extra first- and third-round picks give Denver ammunition to move up into the top 10 if they desire.

Ohio State cornerback Malcolm Jenkins visited with Denver Bronco officials on Wednesday and reportedly will pay a visit to New Orleans to meet with Saints officials next week. Jenkins also appears to be high on Green Bay's draft board at No. 9.

How that affects his draft status remains to be seen. With that in mind, we asked Saints beat writers Brian Allee-Walsh and Mike Triplett to revisit the first round of their mock draft. To date, the guys had stayed confident in their initial selections but that all changed today. Keep in mind, we do not figure in trades in our mock draft.